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Thousands to gather for annual Virgen de Los Remedios Mass at LA Cathedral
Thousands of devotees from diverse nationalities will gather on Sept. 22 for the annual Virgen de los Remedios Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, California, a tradition introduced by Filipino immigrants nearly 20 years ago.
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National Merit 2025: LA County scholarship semifinalists announced
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced on Wednesday, Sept. 11, its 2025 list of semifinalist high school students who will now compete for a share of about 6,870 scholarships worth almost $26 million. Winners will be announced nationally between April and July next year. This is the 70th annual competition.
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Catholic Parish Launches Year-Long 75th Anniversary Celebration
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Pasadena is embarking on a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary. The parish kicked off festivities Saturday and will continue today with a series of community gatherings.
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Sold-out LA Catholic Prayer Breakfast anticipates about 2,000, Fr. Mike Schmitz to give keynote address
The upcoming, sold-out Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast is expected to draw around 2,000 attendees, according to a September 11 report from Angelus News.
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San Gabriel Valley bishop offers a blessing at West Covina hospital
Fr. Brian Nunes, auxiliary bishop for the San Gabriel Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, paid a visit on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital, to bless a site that will become part of its healthcare delivery infrastructure.
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Los Angeles Catholic schools to expand early college prep program
The Los Angeles Archdiocese’s Department of Catholic Schools is expanding its Early College Network (ECN) program to further enhance college readiness among high school students.
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Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Aug. 24-31
Gran Tardeada Guadalupana: The fiesta – a fundraiser for the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession and Mass in early December in East Los Angeles – includes food, games, music and raffles, 2-8 p.m. Tickets $25 at the door or purchase in advance of the event. The Guadalupe Procession is the oldest religious procession in Los Angeles and the 93rd procession is held on Dec. 1, 2024 (donations to the procession may be made here: lacatholics.org/guadalupe). The fiesta fundraiser is at St. Marcellinus Parish, 2349 Strong Ave., Commerce. 323-816-8576. www.facebook.com/StMarcellinus/
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LA Archdiocese welcomes thousands of students back to school
This past week, the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles welcomed over 67,000 students back to classes at over 200 elementary and high schools in the region.
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Fr Mike Schmitz to appear as keynote speaker at Annual Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast
The Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast is officially set to take place on September 17 with Fr Mike Schmitz appearing as keynote speaker.
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Kontrapunktus to tap into spirituality of music in return to Laguna Beach
Chamber music originating from the Baroque period will be played in downtown Laguna Beach on Saturday night, when Kontrapunktus makes its return to Orange County.